RTE are investigating a tweet sent from the RTE One Twitter account to an alleged Al Porter victim.

The man recently came forward to make allegations of inappropriate behaviour against the Tallaght comedian.

The national broadcaster have issued an apology to the individual and have also issued a statement.

A spokesperson told Dublin Live: "We have deleted the reply in question, and are investigating the matter."

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The deleted tweet included a GIF that read 'Deal With It' in reply to a thread on the alleged victim's social media feed.

The deleted tweet sent to an alleged Al Porter victim

Earlier today, a representative for the comedian confirmed that Porter would no longer be taking place in this year's Olympia Theatre panto.

a spokesperson for Pat Egan Management said: "Due to recent developments, Al Porter is standing aside from his role in this year’s Pantomime Polly and the Beanstalk at the Olympia Theatre."

They added: "A replacement star will be announced shortly."

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Over the weekend it was announced that Porter, 24, would be "taking some personal time" from his lunchtime radio slot on Today FM.

He has been at the centre of allegations which first surfaced on social media in recent days.

He issued a statement yesterday regarding the allegations.

Al Porter (Image: Andres Poveda)

He said: "I have been completely taken aback by reports in the media and on the social networks over the weekend, and by the scale and tone of the vitriol.

"While my conduct, which had been in keeping with my flamboyant and outrageous public persona may be regarded as offensive and unacceptable by many people, I at no time intended to upset anyone.

"Up until now, I had been unaware of these complaints or the impact of my conduct and I am truly sorry for any distress I may have caused in what I had regarded as light-hearted and good-natured circumstances.

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"Although, on legal advice, I cannot comment on specific allegations at the present time, I nonetheless sincerely apologise to anyone I may have genuinely offended.

"I am very grateful to Today FM, the Olympia Panto and TV3 for the space and time I’ve been granted to deal with the situation.

"I have however come to the personal decision that I need time away from the spotlight after decades in the entertainment industry.

"I have informed Today FM that I am resigning from the station with immediate effect.

"To my family, colleagues, friends and fans I thank you for your many, many messages of support."